Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
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ISBN: 9781259870576
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9.2, Problem 9.2ACQ
Summary Introduction

To discuss: The payback period and its rule

Introduction:

The payback period is one of the capital budgeting techniques, which refers to the number of periods needed to get back the actual investment in a project.

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

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